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Withdrawal Bleeding

Withdrawal bleeding is the monthly bleeding women on regular birth control pills experience during the pill-free period (or placebo week). Withdrawal bleed is not exactly the same as a menstrual bleed. It is caused by a slight change in hormonal levels and is much lighter than periods and also lasts fewer days.

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Could I-pill cause headache, irritation and body pain?

Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my wife on the fourth day of her menses and she took I-pill within 24 hours. The next day also we had unprotected sex and she again took an I-pill. After eight days, she bled and eight days later again she bled. She should get her menses by now, but still she di...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She has already bled twice this month and that means to say that she has already done with her periods, though before actual date. So, now she will not have her periods. Moreover, you said that the urine pregnancy test is negative and so there is nothing to worry about....  Read Full »

I had no withdrawal bleeding after taking a protective pill. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female, height 5.4 feet, and weight 143 lbs. I had two I-pills in one month. After the first I-pill, I got withdrawal bleeding after five days. It lasted for four days and the flow was normal. After 14 days of this incident, I again had protected sexual intercourse and ...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. This could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. So relax and do not worry. But please do not use the pill so frequently, as it is a hormonal pil...  Read Full »

I took Unwanted 72 after sex. Will I get pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, My periods ended on 10th, and I had sex on 12th. Within an hour after intercourse, I took Unwanted 72. On 14th, I bled only for one day. Is there a chance of pregnancy or not?  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. The bleeding could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken and its withdrawal bleeding. So, relax and do not worry.   Read Full »

Will I-pill be effective when taken 48 hours after the act?

Query: Hello doctor, My husband and I had protected sex on the 15th of the month. I have taken an I-pill on the 17th. There is no withdrawal bleeding yet. I was worried about a pregnancy as there was some pre-ejaculate involved. So, I took a pregnancy test and it came back negative. Now, when can I expect ...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. Wait for another week or so, and repeat the test with an early morning ur...  Read Full »

Can bleeding after taking I-pill indicate pregnancy or not?

Query: Hello doctor, I had I-pill on the next day of my sex, but now there is bleeding on the eighth day. What does that mean? Am I pregnant or not?  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. This is withdrawal bleeding because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. So, relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me....  Read Full »

After taking emergency pill, why did I have light bleeding?

Query: Hi doctor,I got my last periods between 20th to 25th of last month. I had unprotected sex on the 28th and 1st. I took an I-pill immediately the next morning after both the times. I had a slight bleeding on the 19th that lasted only a day. I did a pregnancy test on the 26th, which was negative. Until...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. The bleeding you noticed could be withdrawal bleeding. You will definitely get your periods. If you have a doubt then repeat your urine pregnancy test a...  Read Full »

I had light bleeding after 16 days of I-pill intake. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had sexual intercourse on the 14th day of my cycle but took I-pill after three hours of it. I had bleeding on date similar to my period date after 16 days but it was light bleeding which lasted for three to four days. What does this mean?  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. This could be withdrawal bleeding after taking the pill. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. Take care.   Read Full »

When to expect a real period after getting withdrawal bleeding due to birth control pills?

Query: Hello doctor, I was on birth control (Aviane) for almost two years. I stopped taking the pills after my serious relationship ended before two months. My first period after my withdrawal bleed happened in the middle of last month. It lasted about two days, was somewhat heavy, but then I mostly spotte...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken pills, there is no chance of pregnancy. These symptoms could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. Your next period could be a bit erratic, because of the hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. But from the third mon...  Read Full »

Will I get pregnant after intercourse without ejaculation followed by taking an emergency contraceptive pill?

Query: I am a 23 year old female. I had my periods on the first of this month. I had unprotected sex with no ejaculation on the eighth and took Unwanted 72 the next morning. The first withdrawal bleeding was on the 11th and the second was on the 15th. But, I have general fatigue, weakness and abdominal cra...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, and already had the withdrawal bleeding, there is no chance of pregnancy. So, there is nothing to worry about. The symptoms you had mentioned could be due to stress, anxiety, work press...  Read Full »

When to expect periods after bleeding due to Unwanted 72?

Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my fiancee on 21st and as a precaution, I gave her Unwanted 72 on 23rd. She got little bleeding which was thick on 4th and it continued till 8th. Now, she was expecting period again on the 4th this month, but it did not come, and therefore she took a pregnancy test on 7t...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. Also, you say that you had withdrawal bleeding after taking the pill. So, relax and do not worry. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have...  Read Full »

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